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GR53 DMV

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

167,495 mi
Last recorded167,495 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 DMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 167,495 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 167,492 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 167,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 165,920 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 163,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,188 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 161,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,449 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

brakes just meet requirements

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,338 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 142,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 137,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 112,549 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,935 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 99,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,505 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,795 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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GR53 DMV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR53 DMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GR53 DMV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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